Annual McDougal Grad Winter Ball

The Winter Ball Basics

We are pleased to invite all Yale graduate and professional students, postdocs, and their partners and guests to the 18th Annual Winter Ball for a Masquerade-themed night full of desserts, dancing, and fun! It's one of the biggest and best Grad Social nights of the year!

18th Annual McDougal Grad Winter Ball

February 24, 2018, 8:00pm - 1:00am

Tickets On Sale Online Feb 1-21. No sales at door

GRANDBALLROOM, OMNINEWHAVENHOTEL @ YALE, 155 Temple Street

Doors open at 8:00pm

Desserts served from 9:00-10:30pm.

Music and Dancing - DJ from 9:00pm-12:45am.

Ticket sales online Feb. 1-21 only

Buy your Tickets online only, credit or debit card. All sales final, no refunds or exchanges. Ticketholders may transfer a purchased ticket to the name of another G&P student or 21+ guest using your own Eventbrite account.

$25 - Early bird ticket - February 1 to February 16 at 11:59pm, 2018

$29 - Regular ticket - February 17 12:01am to February 21 at 11:59pm, 2018, or until they sell out beforehand. Tickets are limited!

Ticket sales end on Wednesday, February 21 at 11:59pm. NO tickets sold on-site or at the door.

All sales are final; no refunds or exchanges.

*To be admitted to the Winter Ball, all ticketholders must be 21 or older with valid government photo ID showing proof of age. You must present actual physical IDs only (not photos on your phone) to security.

What's included in your Ticket

Your Winter Ball ticket includes

A fabulous dessert reception, 9-10:30pm

DJ and dancing

Photo backdrop area for fun selfies with friends (and maybe the Dean!)

One specialty alcoholic drink or soft drink included in each ticket

Cash bars in the Ballroom (ATM downstairs in hotel lobby). Outside or personal alcohol is not permitted at the Omni Hotel

Free chilled water all night

You must print your ticket and present it for admission. No one will be admitted without a ticket and a 21+ Photo ID.

Restaurant Discounts

We have arranged special downtown New Haven restaurant deals if you'd like to go to dinner before the Winter Ball (deals only apply for that night!). Along with some retail discounts. See the list of Winter Ball restaurant & retail discounts here! Make your reservations early and specify that you want to take advantage of the discount when talking to your server (show them the discount page on your phone if needed).

Dress to Impress at the Masquerade

Dressy, cocktail, or evening attire is suggested, and national dress and/or military uniforms are also welcome!

You do NOT have to rent a tux or wear a gown, but if you've got it, flaunt it!

With a masquerade theme, we highly encourage you to add a mask to your attire. Buy a mask or make your own!

For some masquerade ideas, click here. Basic, plastic masks will also be provided at the check-in table (while supplies last).